New Horizons
Direct Care Staff For Children
Direct Care Staff for Children are responsible for providing direct care and support to meet the daily needs of children, ages 5-17, at New Horizons Ranch, a home for children in Goldthwaite, Texas, located 30 miles outside of Brownwood, TX. Job Responsibilities include: Providing direct supervision and support to a group of kids, many of whom are experiencing emotional trauma Planning, supervising and assisting with daily activities for your assigned group of children, including meals, hygiene, personal possessions and living spaces, completing homework, adhering to treatment plans created by staff, participating in school, and planned recreational activities Transporting children to school, office appointments, recreational and social activities with company-provided van Providing a safe, stable and home-like environment Building healthy relationships with the kids in care to support them as they heal and work through their trauma Maintaining accurate and complete documentation Completing and implementing necessary trainings as required by state licensing Studying, practicing and operating within the New Horizons' Philosophy and Employee Handbook Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required Applicants must pass criminal background checks, a drug screening, a tuberculosis test Active Driver's License required Applicants must have insight and understanding of cultural diversity and have the ability to work with diverse populations Be able to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention Applicants must possess positive verbal and written communication skills, the ability to make logical decisions in times of crisis, and work well in a team and independently About New Horizons Ranch & Center, Inc.: Established in 1971, New Horizons assists kids and families throughout Texas in our residential treatment facilities, therapeutic foster homes, and youth and family counseling programs. New Horizons' team strives to Keep Kids First while providing a safe, therapeutic and loving environment for kids and adolescents in order to help our kids and families succeed. New Horizons Ranch has an on-campus charter school, a certified equine therapy program, a swimming pool, playgrounds, campus lakes, football and baseball fields, a tennis court, an indoor gym, three homes, and a chapel/activity center. For more information, visit www.newhorizonsinc.com
Direct Care Staff for Children are responsible for providing direct care and support to meet the daily needs of children, ages 5-17, at New Horizons Ranch, a home for children in Goldthwaite, Texas, located 30 miles outside of Brownwood, TX. Job Responsibilities include: Providing direct supervision and support to a group of kids, many of whom are experiencing emotional trauma Planning, supervising and assisting with daily activities for your assigned group of children, including meals, hygiene, personal possessions and living spaces, completing homework, adhering to treatment plans created by staff, participating in school, and planned recreational activities Transporting children to school, office appointments, recreational and social activities with company-provided van Providing a safe, stable and home-like environment Building healthy relationships with the kids in care to support them as they heal and work through their trauma Maintaining accurate and complete documentation Completing and implementing necessary trainings as required by state licensing Studying, practicing and operating within the New Horizons' Philosophy and Employee Handbook Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required Applicants must pass criminal background checks, a drug screening, a tuberculosis test Active Driver's License required Applicants must have insight and understanding of cultural diversity and have the ability to work with diverse populations Be able to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention Applicants must possess positive verbal and written communication skills, the ability to make logical decisions in times of crisis, and work well in a team and independently About New Horizons Ranch & Center, Inc.: Established in 1971, New Horizons assists kids and families throughout Texas in our residential treatment facilities, therapeutic foster homes, and youth and family counseling programs. New Horizons' team strives to Keep Kids First while providing a safe, therapeutic and loving environment for kids and adolescents in order to help our kids and families succeed. New Horizons Ranch has an on-campus charter school, a certified equine therapy program, a swimming pool, playgrounds, campus lakes, football and baseball fields, a tennis court, an indoor gym, three homes, and a chapel/activity center. For more information, visit www.newhorizonsinc.com